Senetria, NBCT

To candidates waiting on your NB scores, know that no matter what that score report says you are an outstanding educator who has attempted a challenging process.

For those that see 🎆 CONGRATULATIONS. 🎉

For those that feel the sting of NY, know not yet does not mean not ever.

You are amazing 🙌🏽

Thanks to our rockstar @pgcpsnbct1 team for braving the cold on a Saturday morning to lead our learning! Edcamp is designed to share ideas around the @NBPTS process. Let’s learn, share & grow!

Thanks to our @pgcpsnbct1s for braving the cold on a Saturday morning to lead our learning! Edcamp is designed to share ideas around the @NBPTS process. Let’s learn, share & grow!

I love talking to NBCTs and NBCT Candidates at conferences. It’s always great to talk accomplished teaching 🥰 #PGCPSNBCT

I has an awesome time presenting Language Learning and Inclusion through Multicultural Picture Books at the TESOL conference. I presented during the last session of the day and still managed to have an amazing group of educators join my session.

I enjoyed the opportunity to presented Navigating the @pgcps Curriculum to 25 conditional educators. These teachers are excited to learn pedagogy and we are ecstatic they have joined the PGCPS team!

🧘🏾‍♀️ Day 2 of MSEA National Board Certification Summer Jump Start was informative & exciting! To focus, we started with yoga led by Andrea Burrell. Then we dug into the components.

Serving as a trainer with @MSEAeducators as a Jump Start facilitator. We train teachers across Maryland three times a year reflection and immersive learning.@NBPTS Looking forward to the journey. 🙌🏽 #PGCPSNBCT #NBCTStrong @MSEAeducators #MSEA

Tonight I was part of the Racial and Social Justice Collaborative at the Center for Educational Innovation and Improvement at University of Maryland College Park. The forum was presented by staff from Anne Arundel County Public Schools. #RSJC #UMD #SocialJustice ⁦‪@UMDCollegeofEd‬⁩

I had the honor of presenting at the 2025 MSEA Racial Social Justice Summit! This year’s theme is United for Justice: Building Community, Power and Change.

Check out the University of Maryland's Racial & Social Justice Collaborative's Racial & Social Justice Bright Spots Community Forum on May 8th!
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The State of Maryland Literacy Association Conference was an awesome learning event #SoMLAC #Reading #Literacy #ITeach

We took the picture books on the road 🙌🏽 Dawn, Talitha and I shared strategies for incorporating picture books into social studies lessons at the State of Maryland Literacy Association Conference. We had a great crowed of engaged educators join our session. See you next year SoMLA.

Today #PGCPSNBCT held our 3rd Read, Write, Discuss event. Candidates had their choice of 3 rooms: Ask the Mentor, Cohort Support or Quiet Room. We are getting ready 🙌🏽

Just a little something for our #PGCPSNBCTs.

Shout out to our Rockstars who made magic happen behind the scenes at tonight’s @pgcpsnbct1 NBCT Pinning Ceremony. Our #NBCT and #OPLL staff are awesome.

#PGCPSNBCT wants to thank @CrystolzCustomDesigns for bringing out #NBCT Pinning Ceremony to life. 🙌🏽

#PGCPSNBCT would like to congratulate all of the new and renewing #NBCT. Special shout out to @Pbrookins44 for renewing her certification. We were excited to hear your words of encouragement. @NBPTS @OPLLpgcps

Happy Sisterhood Month to the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

I got to hang out with a few of my favorite people at the PGCEA Legislative Reception. This event provides an opportunity for community members to discuss student and educator challenges. #unionsmatter #Union #PGCEA

Happy Birthday!

Tis the season for reading fun picture books. #WhatAreYouReading #picturebooks #iteach #FromRoomA
What is your favorite winter holiday picture book?
Check out my Diversity Book Bin for a seasonal reading suggestions Diversity Book Bin — Senetria Blocker

It’s time to celebrate 🙌🏽 I’m searching for new #NBCTStrong friends to follow.
Also, #NBCT Candidates, where are you?

#NBCT Score Release starts in a few hours. Achieving certification is challenging but worth the journey. Those that see fireworks CELEBRATE! & add those 4 letters to your signature 🙌🏽 If, you don’t see fireworks, just know you are still a great educator. Not yet, does not me never. Rest & finish.

I’ve been there!

Wishing you fireworks 🎆 and a score of 110+ #NBCTStrong

I’m going to check it out.

In a restaurant it’s an Arnold Palmer. In a carry out it a half and half.

I’ve been there. The wait is terrible 😩 Sending positive energy for 110+ points and fireworks on December 7th.

Calling all NBCTs and NBC candidates!
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What’s your favorite engagement strategy for capturing learning? I love a Know/Want to Know/Learned chart.
This K-W-L captured leaning about managing a learning environment. #Teaching #Learning